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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,416.76, 62,676.12 and 25,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,416.76, 62,676.12 and 25,274.40 is: 34,879.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,416.76 : 62,676.12 = 25,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,416.76/62,676.12 = 25,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,416.76x = 62,676.12 × 25,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,416.76x = 1,584,101,327.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,101,327.33/45,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,879.22

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